Snake Pose (Sarpasana)

Snake pose in another in line of the easy poses I have been writing on back pain relief and cure. This pose is very easy to practice and regularly practicing this along with the other back bending pose will cure you of back pains. This pose strengthens your back and stretches the shoulders, there fore good for maintaining a good body posture.

How to practice Snake Pose

1. Lie on the mat with face facing downwards on your stomach.


2. Take your hands on the back and clasp the fingers together.


3. With inhalation lift your upper body. Try to use the back muscles for the lift and go up as much as possible.


4. Try to stretch you arms and lift them as much as possible.


5. Stay in this pose for 10 to 15 seconds.


6. Come back slowly to normal position with exhalation.


7. Repeat for two to three times.

Benefits of Snake Pose

1. Back is strengthened.


2. Opens up the lungs and therefore beneficial for Asthma patients.


3. Strengthens the shoulders and arms and makes them shapely.

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